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Subject: Delivering Microsoft AI Certifications in a 5-Month MOOC Format
Hi,
As an active MCT and Training Services Partner (TSP), we are looking to expand our delivery beyond standard 5-day intensives like AI-102 Certifications.
With the latest Microsoft AI certifications for business and tech professionals, we aim to offer a 5-month, long-form MOOC curriculum directly via our TSP portal (similar to the Microsoft AI & ML Engineering Professional Certificate model).
We are seeking the correct contact within Microsoft Worldwide Learning to discuss a partnership for TSPs to deliver these extended 'Professional Certificate' programs and the licensing required for multi-month, modular learning formats.
We believe this paced approach is key for students to truly master AI. Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
vk2
Hi vk2, thanks for reaching out.
There is no absolute requirement that you deliver course training in successive days. TSPs can get creative with the cadence in which they are delivering training. If you want to extend an official MSFT course over weeks and months because it fits your business model, then you are empowered to do that.
I think the tricky part is labs. Labs have inherent cloud cost exposure which is why they are generally limited to quick durations. I know there is not currently a Microsoft solution for this. I would suggest working with your preferred Authorized Lab Hoster (ALH information is in our Get Started documentation), to see what options are available to you.
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I’ve contacted all four Authorized Lab Hosters (ALHs) in the United States and received very positive responses from each of them. I’ll be having follow‑up meetings soon, and one provider in particular has shown strong willingness to accommodate our specific requirements. I’ll keep everyone posted. My thanks to the community members here — especially DanDonohue and JillArmourMicrosoft — for consistently guiding me to the right forums and providing valuable support.
Thanks
vk2- JillArmourMicrosoft
Community Manager
vk2 happy the community is helping as it should!! 🤩
Hi vk2
If you are collaborating with HEd and introducing your course in a semester then it's awesome. Many organisations are doing so in different ways.
Congrats to you.
EduTracker is currently down, when it will be live then you can offer assessment and participation certificates also generated from Microsoft platform.
- DanDonohue
Microsoft
Hi vk2, thanks for reaching out.
There is no absolute requirement that you deliver course training in successive days. TSPs can get creative with the cadence in which they are delivering training. If you want to extend an official MSFT course over weeks and months because it fits your business model, then you are empowered to do that.
I think the tricky part is labs. Labs have inherent cloud cost exposure which is why they are generally limited to quick durations. I know there is not currently a Microsoft solution for this. I would suggest working with your preferred Authorized Lab Hoster (ALH information is in our Get Started documentation), to see what options are available to you.
DanDonohue, thank you so much for all your support and the valuable guidance you’ve shared - it has genuinely helped our TSP in many ways. I completely agree that labs can get tricky with cloud cost exposure. I’ll reach out to our current ALH partner to explore the available options. Thanks again for your continued help and clarity. Thank you Kindly, vk2.
- JillArmourMicrosoft
DanDonohue FYI.
This actually sounds like a solid idea, especially with how fast AI skills are getting in demand.
A 5-month MOOC format could work well for Microsoft AI certifications, but it really depends on how it's structured. If it's just theory-heavy, people might lose interest halfway. But if you include hands-on projects, real-world use cases, and maybe some guided labs, it can be very effective.
One challenge I see is keeping learners consistent for 5 months. Most people start MOOCs with excitement but drop off after a few weeks. So things like weekly milestones, small assessments, and maybe some community interaction (forums or live sessions) could help a lot.
Also, Microsoft certifications can be quite technical, so beginner-friendly onboarding would be important. Not everyone coming into AI courses has a strong coding or data background.
Overall, it’s definitely doable, but the focus should be more on engagement + practical learning rather than just completing the syllabus.
mohdadeeb, Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback. I really appreciate your guidance. My thinking is very much in the same direction, especially around format, engagement, and strong hands‑on experience. I’ll plan a program with those elements and see how it goes. - vk2
